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How does Oelo compare?

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No VISIBLE Bumps

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WATERPROOF

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No HOles in Gutters

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TWICE THE LIFESPAN


WHY OELO IS BETTER ...

Note: This comparison chart was assembled using published sales information, as reported by each manufacturer. Any information that has not been disclosed in public materials is noted as "Undisclosed."


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RATINGS, PATENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS Oelo Ever Lights Blue Hopper (Inception) Trim Light Jelly Fish Gemstone Go-Vee
Advertised lifetime-use rating 100,000 hrs.
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50,000 hrs. 50,000 hrs. 50,000 hrs. 22,000 hrs. 50,000 hrs. 50,000 hrs.
UL Listed (third-party lighting certification for safety testing) Yes
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Undisclosed Yes Yes Undisclosed Yes Undisclosed
Waterproof rating (IP68 is fully-submersible capable) IP68*
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Undisclosed IP67 IP68 Undisclosed IP67 IP67
Fire rating (V-0 represents self-extinguishing lights) V-0*
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Undisclosed Undisclosed Undisclosed Undisclosed Undisclosed Undisclosed
Dark Sky Lighting standards Meets select
standards
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Undisclosed Meets select standards Meets select standards Undisclosed Yes Undisclosed
U.S. patented (select system elements) Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Industrial-grade covers .040-thick aluminum and .070-thick acrylic (thickest materials in the industry) Undisclosed .060-thick ABS/acrylic N/A Undisclosed Undisclosed Undisclosed
System warranty 5 years Details > 1-15 years 10 years Product lifetime 1 year labor, 3 years parts 5 years 3 years

 

LED / CONTROL FEATURES Oelo Ever Lights Blue Hopper (Inception) Trim Light Jelly Fish Gemstone Go-Vee
Voltage 36v 24v 24v or 36v 12v 48v 12v 24v or 36v
Standard light spacing 10" or closer 12" or closer 12" or closer 6," 9” or 12” 9" 9" 12"+
Multi-color capable (can display more than 2 colors at a time) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Individually addressable lights (each light can be programmed) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Control box location (interior/exterior) Indoors or outdoors Indoors only Indoors or outdoors Indoors or outdoors Indoors only Indoors or outdoors Indoors or outdoors
Android or iOS compatible Both Both Both Both Both Both Both
Cloud-based operation Yes, or in-range WiFi option Yes, only option Yes, or in-range WiFi option Yes, or in-range WiFi option Undisclosed Yes or in-range Bluetooth option Yes or in-range Bluetooth option
Ability to control my lights from a computer web browser Yes No Yes No No No Yes
Ability to operate lights without internet Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes
Zones / multi-building operation Yes (unlimited buildings) Yes (number of zones undisclosed) Yes Yes Yes (number of zones undisclosed) Yes (number of zones undisclosed) Yes (number of zones undisclosed)
Custom creation of programs and motion patterns Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pre-set programs and motion patterns Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Automated timer function Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Year-round scheduling capability Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Security spotlight feature (selective LED illumination) Yes No Undisclosed Yes Yes Yes Undisclosed

 

SYSTEM APPEARANCE / INSTALLATION DETAILS Oelo Ever Lights Blue Hopper (Inception) Trim Light Jelly Fish Gemstone Go-Vee
Material options for LED cover/channel Aluminum OR acrylic Aluminum only Non-aluminum plastic Aluminum only Aluminum only Aluminum only No Covers
Light cover / channel susceptible to rust/corrosion No Yes No No No No N/A
LEDs flush behind lens (vs. protruding from cover, creating visible bumps) Flush acrylic design Protruding LEDs Flush acrylic design Protruding LEDs Protruding LEDs Protruding LEDs Protruding LEDs
Face-mounting options for outward traditional glow Yes Yes Yes Yes* Yes* Yes* Yes*
Under-mounting options to create down-light/wall-wash effect Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Holes and wires in gutters No Yes No No No No No
Built-in space to run additional wires Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No
Difficult miter cuts when installing No Yes Yes No Yes No DIY Option No
Open miter cut gaps (leave channel susceptible to insect nesting) No No Yes No Yes Yes No
Authorized installation network locations Nation Wide, Canada CO, KY, LA, NJ, OH, TN Nationwide Nationwide, Canada Nationwide Nationwide North America No Installation Network
Self-install DIY option Yes (easy-to-order online light kits!) Yes No Yes Yes No Yes
Installation Method Mechanical Fastener Mechanical Fastener Mechanical Fastener Mechanical Fastener Mechanical Fastener Mechanical Fastener 3M Tape

*Lights can be turned to face outward but unsightly bumps will be visible.

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